Kathmandu, April 7 -- Agitating teachers under the banner of Nepal Teachers' Federation have announced a general strike in school education from Monday to exert more pressure on the government to get their demands met.

The federation, which is the umbrella body of school teachers, asked the teachers across the country to shut their schools and come to the federal capital to join the protest. They have been asked not to accomplish any of their responsibilities including result preparations.

"A general strike has been announced in the schools starting April 7 to strengthen the ongoing movement," reads an appeal by the federation. "We urge all teachers and staff members to compulsorily participate in the educational movement in Kathmandu b...